tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432178442679910882024-03-05T01:50:00.067-06:00Lather. Write. Repeat.Adding fresh sparkle to life and furniture. By Lenore Hume.Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.comBlogger604125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-9301870263174613912015-02-03T17:00:00.000-06:002015-02-03T17:00:03.415-06:00Life Lately & My MonkeyHello friends! Whew...that was a long break to say the least. And I might still be on a blogging break because life is fairly busy right now. But this blog is like an old, long-distance friend. I think of her often, she's always with me and I miss her desperately. So I'm popping in for a little update. And I will whenever the mood strikes :)<br />
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What's new? Oh nothing...I just have a 15 month old now! Huck is keeping me busy with walking, talking and generally being adorable. I went back to work full-time in October at the University of Manitoba (I manage the social media channels), Huck spends his days in a delightful, small home daycare nearby and I'm continuing a second job I started while on maternity leave - blogging for <a href="http://www.stvitalcentrespark.com/">St. Vital Centre's style blog Spark</a>. It's a juggle, but a good one. <br />
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lenorehume">I am the most active over on Instagram</a>, so if you want to catch up more regularly - you can visit me over there. For now, here are a few pics of my little monkey...<br />
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On Courage:<br />
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Dearest, sweet little Huck…one of mama’s earliest (and
sweetest) childhood memories is snuggling up in my mom and dad’s bed to watch
The Wizard of Oz (again!) on the black and white bedroom tv. Even as a little
one, I soaked up the voices, the characters, the story, the lessons. That poor
lion. If only he could overcome those fears. Fears we all carry deep inside of
us. Of not being good enough. Of being afraid to ask for what we want. Of
failing. I was rooting for him from the other side of the screen. You will too
my love, when you eventually watch it with grandma and I – it’s one of her
faves. And you will begin to understand that real courage is about not being
afraid to just be you.<br />
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The truth is Huck…I didn’t know if I was going to be a mama.
Or if I even wanted to. I wanted to travel (I did!), I wanted to live abroad (I
did!), I wanted a career that made me feel creative and fulfilled (I do!), I
wanted to shop for cute clothes and try new restaurants and have the money to
do so (Okay the first part) and I wanted to fall in love…and I did. But it came
a little later in life then expected. At a turning point when your papa and I
weren’t sure if adding to our little family was right. And I’ve faced my own
fears monkey bear. Deep scary thoughts that wash over me like a strong wave and
pull me under where I can’t breathe. That I was too selfish to be a mama, because
I wanted things for myself. That I couldn’t handle taking care of someone else,
when I often struggled to take care of myself. That I would have to give up who
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But a little light always shone from somewhere far away with
a bright and hopeful notion that adding you to our family would create a
seismic shift towards joy. Would give us a new purpose. That we could do
parenting our way and not be afraid. That we could do things for ourselves and still
do things for you. That just by fulfilling ourselves, you would in turn develop
the courage to chase after your dreams. To ask for what you want. To be
yourself. Even if that goes against the grain or what’s expected of you. So we
jumped. And you came my darling. And you really did change everything. In the
most wondrous, life-changing way. So I tell you this my amazing little Huck. Do
not be afraid. Have the courage to face your fears. Let them wash over you. Feel
them. Then let them go. And be you. Roar. Be the strong but gentle lionheart I
know you are. (And one day watch The Wizard of Oz with your little ones.)</div>
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Love forever mama. xo <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>This is my audition for Volume V of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSlingDiaries?fref=ts">Sakura Bloom Sling Diaries</a>, an incredible community of babywearing mamas sharing their words and
images through this journey that is motherhood. It is an honour to apply. To
find out more, <a href="http://www.sakurabloom.com/">visit them here</a>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>A very special thanks to the incredible <a href="http://www.sunnys-hphotography.com/">Sunny from Sunny S-H Photography</a> for the photos. We will treasure them forever. Take that step and
capture those important (and everyday) family moments with Sunny – you won’t be
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Maternity leave has been an unexpected joy. I'm a bit Type A so I worried the lack of structure might be challenging. Even though Huck wakes at a bit of an ungodly hour, I enjoy our leisurely routine of nursing, snuggling, coffee, playtime, breakfast (he's eating now - yikes!), reading stories and then nap. But as I've found my groove as a mama, I've looked for small creative projects to fill some of my extra time during naps. One such project has been printing and displaying some of the photography long stored both digitally and in boxes. (another project has been a writing gig I've recently taken on - more info to come on that soon!)<br />
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Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-28257182837834157512014-02-09T10:17:00.001-06:002014-02-09T10:17:09.371-06:00Sunday Blog Share: Julep by MintedI have a confession. I'm just not that into Pinterest. I know that's a pretty unpopular opinion but with only so many minutes in the day - I have to choose my social media wisely. And I LOVE blogs. Yup, always have - probably always will. They are such an inspiration to me - from personal style blogs to glimpses into family life to new recipes to try to home and project ideas. I read them on my phone while I nurse, on the ipad in bed...I love the beautiful pictures and unique points of view and never-ending feed of inspiration.<br />
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One of my new favourite blogs to browse is <a href="http://www.minted.com/julep/">Julep by Minted</a>. When they asked me to check out their site and blog, I was super excited to dive in. I was already a fan of their products and it was so great to have another great addition to my blogroll. If you're not familiar, <a href="http://www.minted.com/">Minted</a> is a gorgeous online paper and gift goods shop that crowdsources independent designs from all over the world. Luxe wedding invites, cool cards and beautiful artwork are just a taste of what they offer. Designers get a commission on each of their sales. Cool, right? <a href="http://www.minted.com/julep/">Julep</a> is a curated collection of design-influenced blog posts inspired by their artists and products.<br />
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Yesterday I gave you <a href="http://www.latherwriterepeat.blogspot.ca/2014/02/hucks-nursery-tour.html">a peek inside Huck's nursery decor </a>and one of the things I'm working on is his gallery wall and adding more images in general around the house. It's funny because it can take me a long time to put art and photos up on the wall but once I do - I love love looking at them. They give me so much joy every day and they really add richness and depth to our home. Art is such a personal thing, isn't it?<br />
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<a href="http://www.minted.com/wall-art-prints">Minted has some gorgeous wall art prints</a> and I'm especially loving <a href="http://www.minted.com/julep/2013/03/06/splish-splash-art-in-the-bath/">these bathroom pairings they shared on Julep.</a><br />
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Slowly but surely, I'm adding new pieces around the house and adding a touch of whimsy to places more unexpected rooms. I'm thinking of grabbing <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-KI2-GNA/vintage-kitchen-mixer?ccId=98141&org=photo">this vintage KitchenAid mixer print</a> for the kitchen, what do you think?</div>
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When it came to planning Huck's nursery, we were pretty limited in our space options. We have a small house with small rooms. But I was determined to make it work and make it function. We have plenty of time to think about moving into a bigger house when our financial situation allows it. Plus, more space more stuff - right?<br />
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I knew I wanted the space to be bright, airy, cozy, simple and functional. I wanted it to reflect the style of our home but still be fun and right for a baby. Chic but not stuffy. Whimsical but not too cheesy. Am I right that there is A LOT of cheesy kid's stuff out there? Why can't it be a touch more elegant and simple? I wanted neutral creams and greys with pops of turquoise, lime green and yellow.<br />
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General decor: I chose a neutral pale grey green colour for the walls to brighten the small space. Jack built me a gorgeous feature wall using old weathered barn board we had picked up in rural Manitoba for a past project that didn't happen. Old shelves we had pulled out of one of our Gimli rental properties added storage space and Jack used a few of the leftover barn board pieces to make our custom 'H'. I am slowly building a gallery wall - starting with with some fun prints of animals with books I picked up on sale <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/trafalgarssquare">by the lovely Trafalgars Square shop on Etsy</a> ($12 each) with cheap IKEA frames, a print we bought on our honeymoon in Florida in a thrift store frame (the school of fish) and an<a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/free-printables/circles-initial-free-printable-nursery-artwork/"> 'H is for Huck' online printable that I simply printed at home (get yours here!)</a>. I plan to add more to the wall over time.<br />
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Crib area: I was lucky enough to receive <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50248541/">this pretty and simple IKEA crib</a> ($79) as a shower gift from two wonderful girlfriends. I picked up the mattress at Babies R US with a discount coupon and the <a href="http://www.westcoastkids.ca/qs/search.php">Aiden and Anais bedding</a> was a shower gift as well (available locally at E-Children in the Exchange).<br />
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Feeding area: I knew I wanted something ultra comfy for feedings and rocking Huck to sleep but rockers and gliders are soooo expensive! I scoured the IKEA scratch and dent section for months while pregnant and finally scored with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90107501/#/60107499">this leather overstuffed rocker/recliner</a>. It was originally $649 but was a floor model with some denim marks on the cream seat so I scored it for $260. It was definitely my big splurge for the room but well worth it and again - it will transition well in our next home as additional living room/basement furniture. The quilt is ultra special to me...my sister made it using all the fabrics featured on the tables at our wedding. The lamp I picked up at Target.<br />
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Changing area: The change table is just an <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20067829/">IKEA dresser</a> ($149) that we can use as Huck gets older and transitions to big boy furniture. Jack built the wooden box that secures the change pad to the top for safety. Dollar Store buckets and baskets in pretty pops of colour hold all my diaper and changing supplies.<br />
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Storage: The room has a very small closet filled with a few hanging items, bedding and wipes refills, the laundry basket, diaper garbage, etc. IKEA baskets above the closet and under the crib hold toys and items not currently in use. A hook rack behind the door keeps my baby carriers and stores dirty reusable diapers.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed the nursery tour! I really love spending time with Huck in the space and despite the small size - is quite functional thanks to some design choices.<br />
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-1827785751463704342014-02-06T08:17:00.003-06:002014-02-06T08:17:51.998-06:00Introducing Huck Jackson McGee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Born October 20th, 2013 at a whopping 9 pounds, 15 ounces and 22 inches long. Where do I even start when it comes to talking about my new son (well, if you call 15 weeks new!)? Wow, just saying I have a son is pretty surreal. He's so great. I'm not going to lie...this parenting this is exhausting and emotional and stressful and challenging. But waking up to that smiling face? Worth it.<br />
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Here are my favourite shots from Huck's 9-day old photo shoot with <a href="http://sunnys-hphotography.com/">Sunny S-H Photography</a>. She's a real gem that Sunny. If you're looking for a family photographer in Winnipeg, I cannot say enough good things about her.<br />
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-27314164349134918352014-01-06T16:38:00.001-06:002014-01-06T16:38:41.493-06:00The Quiet Beauty in Try<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpHEUdKsvjxcw9uapRx5h-UhemVTEniy7oqCASbUXPjdxu1raOBEBwBg96Cb_aUB3qytm3htzqmCVYEAHbvt36EuH-FzAKXYIlOzAh2QG_0fZqpURxgXlK8_xl9UR6QXIuAxyoINJP-c/s640/blogger-image--1442217039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpHEUdKsvjxcw9uapRx5h-UhemVTEniy7oqCASbUXPjdxu1raOBEBwBg96Cb_aUB3qytm3htzqmCVYEAHbvt36EuH-FzAKXYIlOzAh2QG_0fZqpURxgXlK8_xl9UR6QXIuAxyoINJP-c/s640/blogger-image--1442217039.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've never been very good at yoga. I'm tall and clumsy, not very flexible...I used to get annoyed with the laying silently part....but one day I woke up and realized that 20 years had gone by. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">20 years of me trying to do yoga. Of signing up for beginner classes here and there throughout the year, just because it felt good to sign up. It felt good to show up. It didn't feel good to awkwardly try to push my butt up init a downward dog...but it felt good to keep trying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had just gotten into hot yoga when I found out I was pregnant a year ago. So I had to quit. But here I am this week, back in classes, still trying. I am, by far, one of the least 'yoga-like' people who go to yoga. I'm still the one who can't hold the poses as long as you should. But less and less do I sneak glances at others and wonder if they're judging me. I just show up for me. I keep trying. Even when I'm not very good. Because I like it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For all you Type A's out there like me, who always want to be really good at what they do...let's make this the year we find success in just continuing to try. In doing things we love just because we love them. Without apologizing for how bad we are or pushing ourselves to be the best. Let's just keep trying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You with me?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">XO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lenore</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">ps: I had a baby. He's awesome but he keeps me busy. This will be the year I keep trying to blog. Even when I'm not very good at it. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-30260054836127632372013-09-15T12:29:00.001-05:002013-09-15T12:29:12.430-05:00Cozy Fall Dressing (and a great score from ON)It's no secret that for my maternity wardrobe, I've stuck primarily with non-maternity clothing. I definitely purchased some maternity skinny jeans, leggings and shorts plus a few maxi dresses I love...but I've felt most comfortable primarily in stretchy and elastic waist dresses. Plus the summer heat just meant the less restrictive clothing, the better. I did buy some maternity tanks and a few tops but to be honest, they were more fitted and that's just really not me.<br />
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So I stuck with what I knew and loved! Many of those dresses I picked up at <a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/home.do?ssiteID=ON_CA">Gap</a> (online sizing goes up to XXL & 18/20), <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/">Old Navy</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/">ASOS</a>, Target or I already owned and wore often. That was my style before baby and it will probably still be my style after baby! (isn't it great when you reach that age that you finally feel comfortable in your personal style and make no apologies for staying away from trends that don't work for you?)<br />
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As fall sets in (yikes was the hardwood cold this morning!) and my due date approaches, I've started to think about post-partum dressing and warmer layers. So when I spotted <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=91338&vid=1&pid=648135003">this dress on sale at Old Navy</a>...I couldn't resist!<br />
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Why is this dress pure perfection? Let's start with the price...it's currently on sale for $25 and it's time to redeem your Old Navy Super Cash, so if you have a coupon stashed away in your wallet - you could get $10 off your $25 purchase until the 18th.</div>
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The fit? Super flattering. The drawstring waist eliminates that sweatshirt frumpiness, the curved hem is very cute and the slouchy dolman type sleeves make us all look good. Love that it comes in sizes XS to XXL. I sized up for extra slouchiness!</div>
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-83858396993134423042013-09-13T15:10:00.001-05:002013-09-13T15:10:40.955-05:00Our Maternity Photo ShootIt's almost time for this baby to get here! I'm 36 weeks and I can't even believe I'm only 1 week away from term...the due date of October 11th is fast approaching (eeek!). We have been in overdrive the last few weeks getting our renovations done (pics to come!), getting the nursery ready (more pics to come!), celebrating my baby shower (I have the most wonderful people in my life!), working full-time AND waddling around with this giant belly. It's getting real folks....Huck's coming.<br />
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One of the things I really wanted to splurge on with this pregnancy was a photo shoot to capture this crazy/incredible/awesome/difficult time in our lives. We chose<a href="http://sunnys-hphotography.com/"> local photographer Sunny S-H</a> for the job and boy did she deliver...I love how they turned out and I can't wait to look back on these over the years and remember this special time. Thanks so much Sunny!<br />
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Despite the 33+ heat that evening, Sunny was able to make everyone comfy and get that vintage-y, outdoors-y vibe I really wanted. The family photo at the end is my fave - the pups look so cute! If you're looking to capture a special family moment, <a href="http://sunnys-hphotography.com/">be sure to give Sunny a call</a>. She'll be shooting Huck's newborn shots and I can't wait to see him laying in little buckets and baskets :)<br />
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Have a lovely weekend friends!<br />
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-24633270565240919942013-09-03T14:40:00.000-05:002013-09-03T14:40:02.615-05:00Two sweet years....Two years ago yesterday, this happened....<br />
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Thank you Jack for being the best thing that ever happened to me. You're the love of my life, my best friend, my partner-in-crime and now my co-parent to be.... As Kelly Clarkson said 'my life would suck without you'.</div>
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Here's to many, many more days of watching bad TV, figuring out what to cook for dinner, living in a constant state of renovation and teasing each other for all the little things. I wouldn't have it any other way.</div>
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-88210208897431636052013-07-26T13:59:00.002-05:002013-07-26T13:59:54.649-05:00Catching up and a Bump Style Peek Recap of Weeks 18-29Hi friends! Wow, I really stepped off the radar there didn't I? It has been a really nice break as I get deeper into this pregnancy...can you believe I'm 29 weeks and into the third trimester? The countdown is truly on and we are getting VERY excited to meet the little one!<br />
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Pregnancy has been good but wild at times..it's like an alien has taken over my body! I'm big, awkward, a little uncomfortable and amazed at all the changes. If anyone ever wants pregnancy straight-talk - I'm happy to chat more about it! <br />
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Even though I haven't been blogging, I've been mad Instagramming my updates (<a href="http://instagram.com/lenorehume#">follow me here</a>). So if you missed them, here's a peek at my belly progress (excuse all the crazy lighting and filters)....<br />
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We also have some fun news to announce...little baby boy has a name! We are so so thrilled to be welcoming little Huck Jackson McGee into our family in a few weeks. I'm a huge fan of literature and literary names so Huck was a fave for me. Plus I like that it's a little quirky but not too weird, you know? (and yes, we debated the teasing rhymes he'll get in school) Jackson is a tribute to his poppa and my hubby Jack. We've been working on the nursery and Jack made this for above the crib with leftover barn board from our feature wall...</div>
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Don't worry, I've been continuing to stay up to date on all of your blogs, tweets and Instagram pics this summer and I feel like we're still in touch :) It's been a nice hot summer here in Winnipeg this year and I'm taking every chance to soak it up by swimming, long walks, visits with friends and family and TONS of pre-baby reading (many moms swear I won't even be able to get in a chapter with baby arrives...tell me it's not true?? :).</div>
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-Strollers. Where do I begin. Care to share your fave from experience?</div>
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-Baby sleeping in our bedroom for the first while without bed sharing...what set-up worked best for you? (bassinet by bed, away from bed, co-sleeper crib, etc.)</div>
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-6357614046675674192013-05-14T11:42:00.001-05:002013-05-14T11:42:12.279-05:00Bump Style Peek: olive maxi + guitar print button-down {17 weeks}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello friends! How is your week going? This pregnancy is progressing at warp speed and I'm feeling pretty good (knock on wood!). Jack finished painting and prepping the nursery (a pale creamy grey green - could I be more predictable?) and built a beautiful feature wall using old salvaged barn board we picked up for a project a few years ago. I'm loving the cozy rustic vibe and now I'm working on decorating ideas to keep with that theme. We also ordered all of our Ikea kitchen cabinets and Jack has been a busy bee assembling them all with plans to swap the old for the new in the next month or two. To say our household is a bit chaotic at this point is an understatement! But it's exciting to have the looming due date as a goal point to be ready for. We also went through our pre-natal classes and they were excellent (<a href="http://nestfamilycentre.com/">we took them through The Nest Family Centre</a> - I love classes and workshops and constant learning so I feel more relaxed already knowing what's ahead!</div>
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I've officially popped which means I'm looking for comfort and ease every day without sacrificing frumpiness. Jersey maxis continue to be a go-to and this button down top was an experiment from my usual cardigan. I love my cardigans but I needed a casual work alternative. I like the look but I think next time I would do a thin belt on the empire waist...it's just missing a touch of definition I think.</div>
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<i>guitar print button-down top - Old Navy (in-store only)</i></div>
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<i>olive maxi dress - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~v0St">Old Navy (similar here)</a></i></div>
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Would you believe that next week we find out the gender? Eeeek!! I'm so nervous and excited, I'm really a planner so I want to know the gender so I can do some more prep and also call them by their name and bond pre-delivery. </div>
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(BTW - I'm actually 18.5 weeks but my blog posts are a little behind hence the timing difference. If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/lenorehume#">Instagram</a>, you can get more current bump style updates :)</div>
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I think this apricot/dark peach colour may just be my fave of the season (watch for a few more items in upcoming posts!). I'm not in love with pastels overall as a spring/summer colour trend but I can get behind some bright sunshine-y shades! Last year I was really into the bright coral and I think if work within the same palette, you can mix and match without worrying about 'what goes together'. Case in point - my apricot cardigan, pinkish-coral necklace and bright coral flats. This is a good wardrobe tip as well, if you love oranges or greens or blues...they often work well together - just give it a try!</div>
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Maxi dresses....oh how I love you. I always really liked you since I'm tall but being pregnant has me gravitating toward this easy piece on a daily basis. A soft, knit maxi dress that drapes and swirls around your body making you feel easy and bohemian, free and still covered up = awesome. Have you been feeling the maxi dresses lately? I love how mainstream they've become and how many selections there are.</div>
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In other news, we are nesting big time! We've cleaned out the to-be nursery room and Jack has patched and painted it. I picked out a soft grayish-white and I'm thinking grey/cream/navy/coral for the colour palette...it's going to be 'rustic' themed and gender neutral. Any other ideas?</div>
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Plus, we bought out new Ikea kitchen last night! After 3 long trips working with the online kitchen planner, we finally pulled the trigger and now have...oh about 643 perfectly flat packed boxes sitting in our spare room. Awesome and overwhelming at the same time! </div>
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What's new in your world? Hopefully you're enjoying this gorgeous weather we're FINALLY having if you're in Winnipeg.</div>
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Happy Friday friends! How are you doing? I'm doing great this week, compared to a not-so-great last week. The sun is finally shining here in Winnipeg, it's the weekend and I'm feeling healthy and well-rested. Please excuse the focus on these pics, I'm not sure what went wrong there!</div>
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Apricot/light coral is by far my fave colour of the season (watch for it in upcoming maxi dresses, cardigan and shoes - I may have gone a little crazy), but I find it so warming to my colouring. What's your fave colour of the season? This striped top is from <a href="http://rstyle.me/~r9aI">ASOS Maternity</a> and I was really hesitant about ordering it, since the sizing only goes up to UK18/US14 (I'm normally a UK20/US16 in the CURVE line). But the extra room alotted for maternity was just right. I paired it with my olive khakis and I love the sweet + neutral combo. True story - many moons ago I tried on a pair of Old Navy Rock Star jeans and found they just didn't fit me right. So I stayed away from them for a long time before finally caving and <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86370&vid=1&pid=330930003">trying on these Rock Star khakis</a>. Well I LOVE the fit so it just goes to show that you should always always try things on. You never know what gems you'll find!</div>
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<i>striped top - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~r9aI">ASOS Maternity</a></i></div>
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<i>skinny olive khakis - <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86370&vid=1&pid=330930003">Old Navy Rock Star</a></i></div>
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<i>suede loafers - JCrew (old)</i></div>
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In other shopping news, I was crushed to stop into local mall Kildonan Place for a visit to Long Tall Sally...only to find it was CLOSED! Arg. I hate it when that happens. They were my go-to place locally for adorable size 11 shoes. Do you Winnipeg ladies have any other suggestions for shops with extended shoe sizing? :(</div>
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Have an amazing weekend everyone!!! Especially here, where we are FINALLY getting our double digit temps!</div>
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-35416021110221788892013-04-19T16:00:00.001-05:002013-04-19T16:00:15.831-05:00Lather in The Globe and MailHappy Friday everyone! I hope you're all having a good week? No bump style peeks for me this week...it was a bit of a rough one. I was lucky enough to sail through my first trimester and the second seems to be getting it's payback. It's been a fun week of round ligament pain, dizzy spells, headaches and generally feeling weak and blah. Luckily I'm feeling better today and hope to have a relaxing weekend with friends and family.<br />
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I did want to share <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/fashion-and-beauty/fashion/hey-retailers-where-are-the-plus-sized-fashions/article10855997/">this article that came out last weekend in The Globe and Mail Style section</a>. I was interviewed on the topic of plus-size clothing availability in Canada and needless to say - I had much to talk about. There were a few minor discrepancies - like the fact that I'm only 5'11" and not 6'2". Also the other bloggers mentioned were not named by me, but I'm glad to see the community out there.<br />
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It's a topic that requires a lot more discussion and thought and I feel that there are so many different angles to the story and everyone's opinion differs. It's not even the fact that there aren't plus size clothing available - it's more that they tend to be more frumpy, less quality and cut very oversized in areas that need not be (armholes anyone??). Sometimes I get embarrassed to talk about it - because I'd like for people not to focus on my body/size on a tag but on my personal style. I don't think it's wrong to want to wear what the other 90% of stores are selling but know that you won't be able to fit into the largest size they have...<br />
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But can we talk about pregnancy dressing for a minute? Let's just say this is opening up a whole new style challenge for me. Everything is getting a bit bigger due to pregnancy bloating (yay!) and baby growth in general. My pants still fit but I can't handle the waistband pressure all day at work so I've made the leap to some comfier bottoms. </div>
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After a day trip down to Grand Forks last weekend, I have a few new items to tide me over for a while. This Target tunic is not maternity but I bought it one size bigger and it's a gem: a nice comfy elastic waist and plenty of room for a growing tummy. The leggings are from Target as well and well....let's just say they were SUPPOSED to be full length but they've ended up more like crops. Oh well, hazard of being tall! I have a feeling this is going to be a bit of a uniform going forward....</div>
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Happy Easter friends! I know I haven't been around much lately but I have a good excuse....we're having a baby!</div>
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It's been pretty surreal to say the least! At 36 and 37, we weren't even sure if a little one was in the cards for us, or if we were ready to shake up our pretty awesome life. But in the end, we decided that adding a little buddy to our family would be a great blessing and the next chapter for us. So we threw caution to the wind and....we were lucky enough to get pregnant. And I do mean lucky, because we have many dear friends who struggle with fertility. It is not something that we take for granted and my heart breaks for their difficulties. </div>
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I'm just over 12 weeks along, heading into my 2nd trimester and feeling pretty good. No morning sickness (knock on wood), but plenty of fatigue (can you say daily nap??) and clothes are definitely starting to get tight (um, humbling). Baby should be joining us in early October....</div>
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<i>floral dress: Old Navy</i></div>
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My hope is to continue to share my style peeks (which will now be baby bump peeks!) with you plus other fun bloggy stuff. Thanks for continuing to join me on this blog - it's been along for the ride for so many different life changes and here is yet another one :)<br />
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While I may only be dabbling in my furniture painting lately, my hubby seems to have fully jumped onboard. He recently completed this gorgeous dining set, restored from a nasty garage sale find. I'm bummed I didn't take any before photos - he started the project on the sly - but rest assured they were an ugly honey wood frame with stained mustard velvet seats. Ew! </div>
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After some elbow grease, lots of sanding, priming, painting, finishing and re-uphostering - ta da....a fresh and chic dining set that would go with many different decor schemes.</div>
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The frames are painted a soft dove grey and the seats are covered in a creamy neutral fabric with a touch of whimsy - polka dots! Here are some pics and if you live in Winnipeg and are interested in purchasing them, they're listed <a href="http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-furniture-chairs-recliners-Set-of-4-Dove-Grey-Solid-Wood-Dining-Chairs-w-Padded-Seats-W0QQAdIdZ458492552">for sale on Kijiji here</a>!</div>
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Hi everyone! Long time no blog...I'm enjoying the slow start to 2013, with lots of lazy nights at home, refreshing yoga classes and cooking comfort food to fight off the frigid winter we've been having. How about you?</div>
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So I'm very exciting to share a furniture makeover with you - my first one since around wedding time over a year ago! This was a great project to dive back into because it's for someone super special. My amazing friend L is getting married and I knew I wanted to donate furniture for her wedding social. Well, tomorrow is the big day of the social and here's what I did!</div>
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I had a set of two simple side tables in storage for a very long time and they were perfect for this project. I gave them a good sanding, primed them and painted them in an allover pale white/grey. Then I trimmed off a border and added a pop of colour with a vibrant turquoise. But it need a little something extra...so I added a little messaging to really make them unique and mirror the new start with L & I's upcoming marriage. A bit of distressing for that rustic look plus a few coats of finish and...voila! I introduce to you the Rustic Live Love Side Tables. I hope they find a fabulous new home tomorrow!</div>
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-74504557245043217632013-01-17T11:59:00.002-06:002013-01-17T11:59:43.167-06:00Cobalt layers, yoga challenges and fear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a month! Just when you think things are going to slow down...well, let's be honest - they really never do right? Not if you want to make time for all the things you love on top of all the things you HAVE to do? </div>
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I'm doing the 30-day Detox Yoga Challenge at my studio and with frigid -30 temperatures, bundling up after dinner to head out into the cold has not been the easiest. But I feel a heck of a lot better because of it. Let me clarify - I'm not doing all 30 days - my goal is 3 days a week for the month. But I've been surpassing that because it makes me feel so good. I go to bed dead tired but feeling good about the small things I'm accomplishing to feel healthy. I've already planned to drop down to a twice a week pass post January and keep it going. </div>
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I haven't been taking many outfit photos lately..but one thing that's been on my mind is furniture. For those of you who have followed me for a while, you know that once upon a time I painted vintage furniture. Well it's fallen aside lately and I recently offered to do a piece for a friend's wedding social draw not only as a gift to her (because she's lovely and deserves it) but because I wanted to motivate myself to get creative. So I've been wandering through my furniture archive in the basement trying to get inspired by a piece, a colour, a finish, a design....fear is holding me back from getting started. But I will push through the fear...(like I did with hot yoga :) and I will push myself just a little further in this life. Something I can look back on with pride. </div>
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So I want to ask you friends...what do you do to push yourself? How do you make sure you don't just 'sit still' in life?</div>
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<i>cobalt dress - <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Curve/ASOS-CURVE-Dress-With-Keyhole-Back/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2256871&cid=9577&Rf900=1465&Rf-800=-1,22&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Navy">ASOS Curve (on sale here)</a></i></div>
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<i>grey cardigan - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bQ1u">Gap (buy here)</a></i></div>
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<i>scarf - gift from my mom from Italy</i></div>
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<i>necklace - local boutique</i></div>
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<i>tights - HUE (from The Bay)</i></div>
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<i>booties - Steve Madden via The Shoe Warehouse (old)</i></div>
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Can you believe it's 2013? Time flies by so fast and all I can do is shake my head. Where does it all go? We had a very busy holiday season over here - lots of back to back huge family gatherings, mounds of fantastic food and plenty of lovely treats and gifts. We're so blessed as far as all the loved ones we have so close. Even though it was hard on my introvert side to be so over-scheduled, I chose to focus on the positives and use up my energy for the precious time we had together. Then I slept for 4 days straight....ha!</div>
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Looking back on the year, there have been some high highs and some low lows. I'm happy to move into a bit of a fresh start. Have you made resolutions? These aren't super specific, but I've put together a few intentional plans to help guide my spending this year: </div>
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1. <b>Allow myself to indulge in the things that bring me joy and improve my health.</b> I really love restorative yoga classes but they come at a price and I always feel guilty about the cost. I'm going to let that go...it feels good, it's good for me and I can afford it if I make certain budget choices.</div>
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2. <b>On that note, I'm going to really concentrate on buying less.</b> Don't get me wrong, this shopaholic will never go cold turkey but I'm going to have to really love it to shell out the money. It's got to be figure-flattering and decent quality. Some things to help me along with this are disabling all the sale emails I receive (except from a couple of favourites), shopping less often and sticking to a monthly budget.</div>
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3. <b>I used to really be obsessed with prints when it came to clothing. </b>I felt they better camouflaged my bits and bumps. But truth is, a closet full of prints gets dated really fast...so I've been moving towards more solid coloured pieces I can mix and match together - then leaving the prints to scarves and other accessories. I still have plenty of print in my closet - but now I'll have more timeless pieces mixed in. (see outfit below for an example!)</div>
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4. <b>I'm going to consciously work towards some major goals.</b> Jack and I married in our 30's with all kinds of money stuff going on with each of us. Having someone else in my accounts scared the crap out of me! We finally sat down and made a plan to join our money, set goals and start saving together, as a couple. It feels good to make the commitment and I like having a partner to do it with. </div>
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<i>oatmeal cardigan - Gap</i></div>
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<i>cream top - Old Navy</i></div>
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<i>turquoise scarf - Winners</i></div>
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<i>navy knit jeggings - American Eagle</i></div>
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<i>brown boots - Famous Footwear</i></div>
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Some other things I hope to do in 2013 that are not specifically related to money include....<br />
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<li>Get back slowly into furniture painting - I'm starting by working on a donation piece for a friend's wedding social raffle</li>
<li>Clear out extra clutter in our house, so we'll be in a better position to sell next year</li>
<li>Swap some of my coffee for tea</li>
<li>Add leafy greens and new veggies to my weekly grocery list </li>
<li>Go for a swim a couple of times a month</li>
<li>Remember to tell my friends and family how much they mean to me whenever I can :)</li>
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How about you friends? How will you be guiding your life, home spending or style decisions this year?<br />
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Wishing you love and happiness for the coming year! Thanks for still reading, I'm glad you're here.<br />
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<br />Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03198379321330106941noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43217844267991088.post-65301491306205861622012-12-19T17:15:00.000-06:002012-12-19T17:15:00.488-06:00Chambray for Spring<br />
Friends...it's confession time.<br />
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As much as I love the coziness of winter - I'm already thinking about new spring styles. I love that first trickle of pieces that start to appear on websites and in-stores in January. I find it really refreshing to have the warm weather to look forward to. <br />
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Have you seen <a href="https://www.eshakti.com/Products/resort#">E-Shakti's Resort/Pre-Spring Collection</a>? They've released a number of new items this week and the spring palette is great; a nice mix of muted corals, soft mustards and vivid cobalts and emeralds. But the one thing that really stood out to me is the abundance of chambray - as a denim lover this makes me SO HAPPY! You really can mix and match this wonder fabric with any colour or accessories of your choosing. Plus I love the extra structure that it offers. E-Shakti has so many adorable chambray dresses to choose from in this collection - all available in regular and custom sizing from 0-36W. Awesome.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0025711/Cotton-chambray-trench-dress">cotton chambray trench dress</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0024555/Ruffled-tiers-chambray-dress">ruffled tiers chambray dress </a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0022371/Shirred-denim-chambray-maxi-dress">shirred denim chambray maxi dress </a></i></div>
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Are you ready to get excited for spring styles or are you staying focused on what's happening now?<br />
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<i>PS: In case you're wondering, I haven't actually ordered from E-Shakti before, but they are in the process of sending me a dress to try out...so I promise to share my experiences with them and a fit review when it arrives!</i><br />
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When I find something I love...I have an instinct to want to share it. Especially when it comes to clothing items for my hard-to-fit body. If I'm struggling - odds are someone else is too, right? Well I decided to go a little more in depth on some of my purchases and share more details with you - so you can get a better of sense if this is an item that might work for you. Sound cool? </div>
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Well I'm starting with the <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=0327_7646_126&catId=cat90034">American Eagle Knit Jeggings</a>. You've seen me in these before, but here's some more info on what I like about them (and why I own them in 3 colours - ha!). In the actual AE store, the jeans and pants only go to size 14, but online you can order most styles in 16, 18 and XXL. They are by far my favourite denim for quality to cost ratio. Plus their styles are super modern and I don't get that excess bulk in the thighs, hips or butt that sometimes come with plus sizes, these are more of a juniors cut larger.</div>
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These are the burgundy (or oxblood if you're feeling trendy) colour. I also have the navy and charcoal. They are a true jegging, thicker than a cotton legging but much thinner than denim and softer. They have side seams, back pockets and a front zip placket, just like denim. I wouldn't feel comfortable in a shorter top with them but they're perfect with tunics, long shirts and slouchy cardigans. I invested in a few pairs because my office is not very denim-friendly except on Fridays. So I wanted some subtle colour on the bottom but I can't stand dress pants. Just not for me.</div>
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I have a few pairs of AE's skinny jeans in size 16 but for these knit jeggings, I sized up to an 18. I have a small hip/waist ratio, so I needed the bigger size for the bigger waist. If you're more of an hourglass, a 16 would be just fine. The material is very stretchy and comfortable and maintains it's shape fairly well throughout the day (no huge butt or knee bagging). These are 'long' length and as you can see they just hit my ankle, granted I'm 5'11" but be wary of length. I've washed AND dried my knit jeggings and they really don't shrink much at all so super easy maintenance.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>knit jeggings - <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=0327_7646_126&catId=cat90034">AE (buy here)</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>denim t-shirt - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~7JsM">Old Navy (buy here)</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>camel cardigan - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~7Jtj">Gap (buy similar here)</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>brown suede loafers - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~7JtN">JCrew (buy here)</a></i></span></div>
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<i>necklace - Target</i></div>
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A few final notes on shipping - you can order from the AE website and I always watch for free shipping weekends and discounts (sign up for emails or check the site often) to keep my costs down. They're currently offering free shipping + 40% off everything! You pay a small amount of duty on your order and I've never had to pay customs fees, but my orders are usually less than $50 or $60. The downside is if you have to return something, it can't go back to the store. You have to mail it back, which usually costs under $10 and is returned to a Canadian address. I've returned items and it takes about a month to get a refund to your credit card.<br />
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Hope this helps friends! Let me know if you like the more detailed reviews and I'll keep them up. Or if you have any other questions, don't be shy and drop me a line. Have a lovely week!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">striped tunic -<a href="http://rstyle.me/~7td4"> Old Navy (buy similar here)</a></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">oatmeal cardigan - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~7td4">Gap (buy similar here)</a></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">grey leggings - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~7tez">Hue (buy here)</a></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">necklace - local boutique Silver Lotus</span></i></div>
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It is absolutely, ridiculously, bone-chilling frigid outside. That is why I wore this grown-up version of pajamas all weekend long. The striped tunic was a $13 score off the sale rack at Old Navy and it's perfect for layering over tights, with a chunky cardigan to pull it together and make it extra cozy. This is probably one of those shapes 'they' would recommend against for my body type....but at the end of the day, I'd rather be comfy - wouldn't you?<br />
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